Vintage Parties: A Guide to Throwing Themed Events—from Gatsby Galas to Mad Men Martinis and Much More eBook

Take your party back in time with this guide to vintage style, crafts, and entertaining—from decorations and fashion tips to snacks, cocktails, and more! Vintage bloggers Linda Hansson, Louise Lemming, and Emma Sundh reveal their secrets for throwing fun and memorable fetes with a nostalgic twist. With this beautifully illustrated guide to hosting themed get-togethers, you’ll create the right old-time atmosphere, play classic games, serve treats and cuisine with yesterday’s pomp and flair, and best of all—you’ll look the part! Get creative with period-specific decorations, like pom-poms and balloons for a spring fling; “Airmail” place settings for a ’40s theme; typewriter guestbooks for a Gatsby effect; and many other inspiring ideas. Then add make-up and hairstyles from yesteryear with expert tips on caring for vintage clothes or sewing the perfect skirt or bow tie. Plus, discover great recipes for modern updates on such time-honored offerings as homemade donuts, apple pie moonshine, cake pops, picnic sandwiches, and, of course, champagne. Packed to the brim with clever do-it-yourself creations from vintage and thrift store finds, Vintage Parties is the retro-crafter’s dream guide to entertaining.

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